AI & Automation Intern: Transforming Manufacturing

Wheatland Tube, LLC; Town of Wheatland (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Networking events

Professional development

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking an AI Intern for our Wheatland, PA site, May–Aug 2027. You’ll support AI-enabled process improvements and work with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Marketing to analyze workflows and document opportunities.

You will help prepare process maps, pilot automation initiatives, and assist with training materials while tracking basic KPIs under guidance. This paid internship offers hands-on engineering exposure in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BA/BS/MS in a relevant field; strong interest in AI and digital transformation.
• Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, Visio or Lucidchart preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting current-state business processes and identifying inefficiencies or opportunities for improvement (≤140 chars)
• Support analysis of workflows and data to inform AI, automation, or digitization initiatives (≤140 chars)
• Prepare process maps, summaries, and presentations for cross-functional stakeholders (≤140 chars)
• Assist with pilot projects related to automation, AI tools, or digital productivity solutions (≤140 chars)
• Support training materials and internal communications on AI adoption (≤140 chars)
• Track project progress, basic KPIs, and outcomes under supervision (≤140 chars)
• Research emerging AI tools and share findings with the team (≤140 chars)

Skills

Data analysis

Process documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Curiosity

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio/Lucidchart

AI tools experience

Job description

Zekelman Industries is seeking an AI Intern for our Wheatland, PA site, May–Aug 2027. You’ll support AI-enabled process improvements and work with HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Marketing to analyze workflows and document opportunities.

You will help prepare process maps, pilot automation initiatives, and assist with training materials while tracking basic KPIs under guidance. This paid internship offers hands-on engineering exposure in a manufacturing setting.